Lofty Pericote vs renard, renard roux

Auliscomys sublimis compared with Vulpes vulpes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lofty Pericote	renard, renard roux
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (carnivores)
Family	Cricetidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Auliscomys	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Auliscomys sublimis	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Lofty Pericote and renard, renard roux share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

renard, renard roux

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lofty Pericote	renard, renard roux
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

renard, renard roux

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

renard, renard roux

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.